Erinn McGuire

Editor's note: Erinn McGuire's stepfather, Cmdr. Robert Dare, is the top Supply Corps officer aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. After 31 years in the Navy, this will be his last sea deployment. He estimates that he has logged 12 years under way, either on aircraft carriers or under the ocean in a submarine. Here's a tiny glimpse in to how he and the 4,500 other sailors have spent many of their days.

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Steve Drahota reunites with his daughter after returning from a seven-month deployment aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is hosting a two-day Tiger Cruise for family and friends as it makes it way to its homeport of Norfolk, Va., after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.-U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Albert K. Jones/Special to Bluffton Today

Terry-Ann Tracey, 13, and Marquise Jones, 15, mastered working in a world where T-shirts are sold for $5 and jeans rule the sales racks.

The teens - members of the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton - were part of about 20 kids from four area clubs who participated in a job shadowing project Thursday through Camp Old Navy, now in its sixth year.

"I would definitely work here because I like the atmosphere and the people," said Terry-Ann.

Teenagers with the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls Clubs unpack clothing, break down boxes and organize clothing before it goes out onto the sales floor on Thursday morning as part of Camp Old Navy, a project to get kids acquainted with the working world.

HARDEEVILLE - The owner of a motel in downtown Hardeeville was arrested Monday following a month-long investigation into unsavory activity at the former landmark establishment.

Mukund "Mookie" Desai, 62, was charged under the state's prostitution statute. Police say Desai knowingly rented out his rooms to women for the purpose of prostitution, a misdemeanor. A second prostitution offense is a felony.

Three other men and one woman were also charged in connection with the investigation, two of whom were staying at the motel.

The owner of the Magnolia Motel along Whyte Hardee Boulevard (U.S. 17) in downtown Hardeeville was arrested Monday. He is accused of renting rooms for prostitution. -Erinn McGuire/Bluffton Today

Esperanza Ebersole hopes her Bluffton-based radio station will further open the waves of communication between her Hispanic listeners and English-speaking residents.

Beginning later this month, 1430 AM will introduce on-air Spanish lessons for English speakers. She envisions the first 30 minutes to be dedicated to learning Spanish and the second 30 minutes for listeners to call in with questions.

Esperanza Ebersole of Radio Sol shows off a new soundboard at the radio’s new location off Dr. Mellichamp Drive. The AM radio station will soon offer Spanish classes for English speakers. -Erinn McGuire/Bluffton Today

County employees are not the "sign police" and have more pressing concerns than rounding up illegally placed campaign signs along the county's roadways, according to Beaufort County Administrator Gary Kubic.

"County employees have more serious duties than being sign police," he said. "I'm always amazed by the action of candidates and their supporters who are unaware that political signs are not only regulated; they create visual pollution along our roadways."

Sal Arzillo and Sherry Carroll unseated both of Hardeeville City Council's incumbents in Tuesday's municipal election.

Sherry Carroll, a long-time educator and wife of municipal judge John Carroll, garnered the most votes with 167. Arzillo, a local businessman who has been a big advocate of the Greater Hardeeville Chamber of Commerce, received 162 votes.